Liverpool Open Talks for Isak, Wolves Target Jota Return & United Raise Rashford Price Liverpool have initiated discussions regarding a potential summer move for Newcastle United and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have contacted individuals close to both the player and Newcastle as they assess their attacking options for the upcoming transfer window. Meanwhile, Manchester United have reportedly increased their asking price for Marcus Rashford, 27. The forward, currently on loan at Aston Villa, has enjoyed a resurgence in form, earning an England recall, prompting United to demand a higher fee for any potential suitors (Football Insider). In a surprising development, Wolves are closely monitoring the situation of Diogo Jota at Liverpool, with the 28-year-old Portuguese forward being linked with a sensational return to Molineux this summer (Team talk). Elsewhere in the transfer market: - Manchester United are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, 22, and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 21, as they look to bolster their attacking options (Florian Plettenberg). - AC Milan are preparing to complete a permanent deal for Manchester City veteran Kyle Walker, 34, but are unlikely to pursue a move for Chelsea loanee Joao Felix, 25 (Gazzetta dello Sport). - Liverpool could spend over £250 million in the upcoming transfer window, with key targets including Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, 25, RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, 21, and Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 25 (Fichajes). - Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong, 24, has emerged as a possible replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, should the England international depart (Caught Offside). With the summer transfer window approaching, clubs across Europe are making early moves to strengthen their squads, setting up a fascinating few months of negotiations and speculation. Kalvin Phillips Eyes Leeds Return, Howe's £3M Bonus & Liverpool Lead Guehi Race Kalvin Phillips, 29, is keen on a return to Leeds United this summer following his loan stint at Ipswich Town. The Manchester City midfielder, who left Elland Road in 2022, has struggled to establish himself under Pep Guardiola and now seeks a fresh start at his former club (Football Insider). Meanwhile, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe stands to receive a £3 million bonus if he leads the Magpies to Champions League qualification next season. Howe has already cemented his status as a club legend by delivering Newcastle’s first major trophy in 56 years and could be further rewarded for his success (Telegraph). In Spain, Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to lose out on highly-rated Malaga forward Antonio Cordero, 18, with Newcastle United emerging as the frontrunner to sign the Spain U19 international (Marca). Liverpool Lead Guehi Chase & Villa to Offload Barrenechea Liverpool are ahead of Newcastle, Tottenham, and Chelsea in the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 24. The England international has impressed in the Premier League and could be part of Jurgen Klopp's defensive revamp in the summer (Football Insider). Elsewhere, Aston Villa are considering offloading Argentine midfielder Enzo Barrenechea, 23, to Valencia following his impressive loan spell in La Liga. The Spanish club is eager to secure a permanent deal for the young midfielder (Athletic). Premier League Clubs Battle for Mastantuono & Spurs Eye Managerial Change Four of England’s biggest clubs—Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal are keeping tabs on River Plate's 17-year-old Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono. The highly-rated youngster has a £35 million release clause, making him a hot commodity in the upcoming transfer window Team talk. Finally, Tottenham Hotspur are already making contingency plans in case of Ange Postecoglou's departure. The club has identified Fulham boss Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola as their top managerial targets should they decide to make a change (Telegraph). With the transfer window fast approaching, major clubs across Europe are moving quickly to secure their top targets while also planning for potential managerial shifts.